Our bodies need carbohydrates for the glucose they provide for fuel. The glycemic index is a numerical system that rates how fast carbohydrates break down into glucose and enter the blood stream. Low glycemic foods are slowly digested and absorbed, and there is only a gentle rise in blood sugar and insulin levels. Lowering insulin levels is not only a key factor in weight loss but the secret to long-term health.

Eat Whole Foods

It is a food that is in its natural state. You are getting the food intact with all of the vitamins, minerals and fiber to boot. There are so many health benefits to eating a whole-foods diet. Many studies suggest that individuals whose diets are primarily whole foods - vegetables, fruits and whole grains - also have lower risks of cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer and Type 2 Diabetes. It not only affects the health of the body, but it affects the mental, emotional and spiritual state of an individual as well.

Eat Raw Foods

You don’t need to give up on flavor, variety and texture when you eat raw, but you are opening up your world to so many more possibilities. Also, you will feel so great with increased energy and vitality. When we eat clean, natural and raw foods, we have more energy and feel more alive and vibrant.

For benefits that raw food brings please refer to “Additional Details” section of this course.